Fishing reel control device and brake



March 13, 1951 K D. LEGG FISHING REEL CONTROL DEVICE AND BRAKE Filed Aug. 21, 1945 IN VEN TOR.

Patented Mar. 13

FISHING REEL CONTROL DEVICE AND BRAKE Keith D. Legg, Minneapolis, Minn.

Application August 21, 1945, Serial N 0. 611,839

1 Claim.

This invention relates to fishing line reels, the primary object of the invention being to provide a fishing line reel wherein means is provided for restricting movement of the reel to eliminate back lash. which back lash is usually prevented by holding the thumb on, the line wound reel and exerting pressure on the reel, which is exceptionally disagreeable, especially in cold weather.

Another object of the invention is to provide readily operable means for securing the reel against rotation.

Still another object of the invention is to provide means whereby the tension on the reel may be regulated, to control the movements of the reel, and to meet various requirement of use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a reel constructed in accordance with the invention, as mounted on a fishing rod.

Figure 2 is an elevational view of the device, illustrating the application of the device.

Figure 3 is a front elevational View of the device, portions of the reel housing'being shown in dotted lines.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 indicates the handle of a fishing rod. on which a fishing line reel is mounted. The reference character 6 indicates the side members of a fishing line reel, and the reference character I indicates the shaft of the reel, which is mounted in suitable bearings, the reference character 8 representing the brake drum, which is secured to the shaft I adjacent to one end thereof.

The braking mechanism, forming the essence of the present invention, includes a spring arm I0 which has a curved end I I, constituting a brake band which is curved to fit around a major portion of the brake drum 8, as shown by Fig. 2 of the drawing. The arm I0 is secured to the shaft I2 which extends through one of the side members of the reel frame, the outer end of the shaft I2 being formed into an arm I3 which has its free end flattened and curved as at I4, providing a thumb piece which extends inwardly over the Side member, through which it extends.

This arm I3 acts as a brake band setting arm, and may be actuated to rotate the shaft I2, setting V the initial position of the brake band 9.

Secured to the shaft I2, is a pressure arm I5 which is so disposed that when the arm is moved in one direction, it will contact with the spring arm II and force the spring arm into engagement with the band 8 setting up friction in addition to the normal action of the curved'end of the arm III to retard the rotary movement of the band and shaft to which the band is secured. This movement of the arm l5 and spring arm III is clearly shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2 of the drawing.

The reference character I6 indicates a rack bar which is secured to the outer surface of the side plate through which the-shaft I2 extends, and is so arranged that the arm 13 will engage Should it be desired to lock the reel against rotary movement, the arm I3 will of course be moved to the desired tooth of the rack bar to create sufficient pressure against the spring arm III to set up a binding action between the band 8 and spring arm. As the shaft I2 is rotated in one direction, the arm I5 is forced against the spring arm to create this pressure.

As shown by Fig. 3 of the drawing, the shaft I2 extends through the bushing I! which is positioned in an opening of the reel frame. and held in position by means of the thread tap I8.

In view of the foregoing detailed disclosure, it is believed that further description of the operation of the device is unnecessary.

What is claimed is:

The combination in a fishing reel having a side member and a shaft connected with a spool, of a,

brake comprising a brake drum secured to said shaft, a yieldable spring arm having a curved end curved around the brake drum, a shaft extending through a side member of the reel and to which said spring arm is secured, a pressure arm secured to the shaft in direct alignment with the spring arm, adapted to engage the spring arm urging the curved. end of the spring arm into (2011- v tact with the drum, an operating arm formed at one end of said shaft, the free end of said operating arm being formed into a thumb piece extended over the reel, and being actuated by pressure directed thereto by the thumb of the person using the reel, and a ratchet bar engageable by said operating arm, holding the operating arm in its adjusted positions.

KEITH D. LEGG.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

Number Number UNITED STATES PATENTS Name Date Hermance Apr. 5, 1904 Latta Nov. 27, 1906 Marr Dec. 19, 1939 FOREIGN PATENTS Country Date Austria Mar. 15, 1937 Great Britain May 4, 1936 France July 30, 1914 

